Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Connecticut.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $100k $112k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 4 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE GOODNOW FUND equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$1.4M
Itemized grants
122
Median grant
$5k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALZHEIMER'S DRUG DISCOVERY FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | SUPPORT FOR FOUNDATION'S RESEARCH ACTIVITIES | $218k |
| SAVE THE CHILDREN | FAIRFIELD, CT | CHILDREN'S EMERGENCY FUND | $100k |
| FAMILY CENTERS | GREENWICH, CT | SPECIALIZED SUPPORT GROUPS AT SPS | $50k |
| FAMILY CENTERS | GREENWICH, CT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $40k |
| WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY | BRONX, NY | GLOBAL ELEPHANT, BIG CAT AND WHALE CONSERVATION | $35k |
| CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN EAST DAKOTA | SIOUX FALLS, SD | CONSTRUCTION OF UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME IN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO | $30k |
| FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S AGENCY | NORWALK, CT | SENIOR HOME CARE PROGRAM | $30k |
| FAMILY CENTERS | GREENWICH, CT | PARENTS AS CO-EDUCATORS PROGRAM | $30k |
| AMERICARES FREE CLINICS | STAMFORD, CT | OPERATING EXPENSES | $25k |
| BUILDING ONE COMMUNITY | STAMFORD, CT | IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES | $25k |
| EISENHOWER FOUNDATION | ABILENE, KS | IKE EDUCATION BUILDING | $25k |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25k |
| NUCLEAR THREAT INITIATIVE | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25k |
| THE FRESH AIR FUND | NEW YORK, NY | FRESH AIR SUMMER CAMPING | $25k |
| ATLANTIC SALMON FEDERATION | CALAIS, ME | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20k |
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS | NEW YORK, NY | $10K GENERAL OPERATING AND $10K EARTHQUAKE IN TURKEY/SYRIA | $20k |
| GALAPOGOS CONSERVANCY | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20k |
| NCC FOUNDATION | NORWALK, CT | RN-BSN NURSING SCHOLARSHIP | $20k |
| OXFAM AMERICA | BOSTON, MA | $10K FOOD INSECURITY AND $10K EARTHQUAKE IN TURKEY/SYRIA | $20k |
| SPIRIT OF AMERICA | ARLINGTON, VA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20k |
| USO | ARLINGTON, VA | BOB HOPE LEGACY READING PROGRAM | $20k |
| CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER | STAMFORD, CT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15k |
| GUIDING EYES FOR THE BLIND | YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15k |
| PERSON TO PERSON | DARIEN, CT | FOOD ASSISTANCE | $15k |
| PERSON TO PERSON | DARIEN, CT | EMERGENCY SERVICES | $15k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($10M - $25M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE GOODNOW FUND
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE GOODNOW FUND earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE GOODNOW FUND received $100,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Connecticut, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE GOODNOW FUND compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Connecticut, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE GOODNOW FUND falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE GOODNOW FUND equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE GOODNOW FUND's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE GOODNOW FUND reported $935k in total revenue and $1.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($10M - $25M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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